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I have been a teacher all my life—whether in a classroom, informally, or as a volunteer. My favorite part has been one-on-one learning. I love helping students find their way to grasping and applying seemingly difficult concepts and especially improving their use of vocabulary, language and communication skills.

...In all cases, my strong point has been on focusing on how I could have a positive impact on people on the receiving end of my efforts. Most recently I volunteered as an adviser for three years running at my son’s school for the San Jose Tech Museum’s Tech Challenge. I am interested in taking an active role in furthering the educational goals of young people.

...That’s why I graduated as a German Studies and Business major, hoping to combine “real world” skills with my knack for language and love for people. I am a people person with an easy going and relaxed personality. I was told by my students at the University of Puget Sound that I was a great tut...

...Of course, the German I learned at university was rather bookish, but having lived in the country for so long I had interactions with every part of society. I've dealt with the bureaucracy, medical system, banking, children's education and had many friends and acquaintances. I have also had experience teaching foreign languages to adults.

...Additionally, I regularly met with the Spanish students at my university in Poland to keep my Spanish language skills fresh. I would be happy to help students either improve grades and/or cultivate the tools necessary to become a fluent Spanish speaker. I have been fortunate enough to study with world-class voice teachers in Santa Cruz, Oakland and Vienna, Austria.